Robert T Lancaster

Military

Sept. 1944-Sept. 1945, P-51D 'The Maine Beav'

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Aircraft

Three P-51 Mustangs of the 369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group fly together in formation. The aircraft foreground to background are: (IV-P, serial number 44-14543) nicknamed "Precious Pat", piloted by Lieutenant Ralston; (IV-Z, serial number 44-15007) piloted by Lieutenant Klem; and (IV-D, serial number 44-15394). First handwritten caption on reverse: 'November 15 1944- 369th FS Lts. Ralston (P), Klem (Z), [illegible] (D).' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '15/11/44 369th Fighter Squadron, 3

44-14543

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Precious Pat The Maine Beau
  • Unit: 359th Fighter Group 369th Fighter Squadron

Events

Event Location Date Description

Born

Bangor, Maine

Other

End Tour of Duty (ETD)

Other

Promoted

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Sources

Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / Ted Damick, VIII Fighter Command pilots list / Unit History